The Minnesota State Patrol in Thief River Falls responded to the following crash reports:

1:45 p.m. Friday, U.S. Highway 2 and state Highway 89 near Bemidji. Harlan J. Peterson, 71, of Pinewood driving a 2004 Ford Pickup south on Highway 89 pulled onto Highway 2 in front of a westbound 1999 Mercury Cougar driven by Justin M. Janssen, 22, of Bagley and a collision occurred. Janssen, who was not wearing a seat belt, was treated for injuries at North Country Regional Hospital. Peterson, who was wearing a seat belt, had a minor injury but refused transport to the hospital. Both vehicles sustained severe damage. The Bemidji Police Department, Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and Bemidji Fire Department assisted.

2:54 p.m. Friday, U.S. Highway 71 and Anne Street. Donna M. Bach, 82, of Bemidji driving a 2007 Buick LaCrosse south on Highway 71 ran a red light and struck a 1999 Toyota Camry driven by Ralph W. Gustafson, 87, of Bemidji. The drivers, both of whom were wearing seat belts, were treated for injuries at North Country Regional Hospital. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. The Bemidji Police Department, Beltrami County Sheriff's Office and Bemidji Fire Department assisted.

The Minnesota State Patrol in Brainerd responded to the following crash report:

10:47 a.m. Saturday, state Highway 371, Nisswa. Vincent B. Stamm, 48, of Nisswa driving a 1982 Yamaha snowmobile left a trail and drove south in the northbound lane of Highway 371 and was hit head-on by a 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by Michael J. Cathey, 23, of Pequot Lakes. Stamm was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd for a head injury, lacerated lung and broken ribs. Alcohol was detected in his system. He was wearing a helmet. Cathey, who was wearing a seat belt, had no apparent injury.

Bois Forte opening urban office

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A northern Minnesota Chippewa band is planning a celebration this week to mark the opening of its new urban office in Minneapolis.

Chariman Kevin Leecy of the Bois Forte band said the office will give those members who live in the urban area better access to programs and services and a stronger voice in tribal government.

Plans call for the office to offer health care and social services and emergency assistance when needed, while also acting as a clearinghouse for information on housing, education and employment opportunities.